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The Queen of Hearts
campaign is a month-long, fund-raising event where girls from Virginia High
School, Tennessee High School, John S. Battle High School, and Sullivan East
High School attempt to raise the most money for the American Heart Association.
The high school that collectively raises the most money wins the Crump Memorial
Award that recognizes the school for its achievement.
During the month of February, each candidate, her campaign managers, and teams of volunteers raise
money to benefit the American Heart Association for research to combat
heart disease and stroke. The girl that raises the most money at
the end of the month is crowned Queen of Hearts at a gala held for the candidates
and campaign managers.
The representatives from
Virginia High School for 2008 are:
Meghan Murphy Hobbs: Grade 11
Meghan is the daughter of Richard and Beth
Hobbs. She is a cheerleader, plays tennis and swims on the swim team.
She also is involved with the Bristol Youth Leadership, Bristol Area Youth
Council, SADD Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact, Citizens in
Action and Future Leaders of America. Meghan was recognized with the
Regional Governor's School for Mathematics and Science.
"When I was eight years old I attended my
first Queen of Hearts Banquet. I knew then that I wanted to make a
difference in the community of Bristol by participating in Queen of Hearts."
Megan Luttrell: Grade
12
Megan is the daughter of Justin and Denise Rouse
and Tim Luttrell. She has participated with the Yearbook Club, DECA
Club and served as junior vice president for the Future Business Leaders of
America. Megan also is involved with the Historians and won first
place with the FBLA multi-media presentation at regional's in 2007.
"I would like to participate in Queen of Hearts
because my grandfather and great-grandfather dies from heart attacks.
I want to help others because heart problems affect most all of us. We
all probably know someone who has had heart problems and I would like to
help end their suffering." |